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Encyclopedia Britannica: Maoism
An extremely brief discussion of Maoism from Britannica.com. It is considered an offshoot of Marxism, but nonetheless is a revolutionary method.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Andrew Johnson
This site from Britannica provides information on President Andrew Johnson.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Virginia Apgar
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a biography of Virginia Apgar, the creator of the Apgar Score System, an evaluation of the condition and viability of newly-delivered infants.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Sandra Day O'connor
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a brief biography of Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Britannica Kids: Women Who Changed the World: Gloria Steinem
A short but comprehensive bio and picture of Gloria Steinem, an American feminist and political activist.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Britannica Kids: Australia: Major Cities
A description of Australia's major cities, including Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, and others.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Literature: Personification
Explains what personification is and gives examples. Includes links to related articles on symbolism, elements of rhetoric, fables, figure of speech, and allegory.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Yang, Chen Ning
A biography on physicist Chen Ning Yang that focuses on his work with Tsung-Dao Lee in which they proved that parity is violated when certain elementary particles decay. The biography also touches upon his education, scientific work, and...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Walesa, Lech
A biography of Polish labor leader Lech Walesa. Article is descriptive and well-written. Describes his early life, rise as a labor leader, and his election as the first democratically elected president in Polish history.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Muhammad Ali
Summary of the life and career of world heavyweight champion boxer Muhammad Ali.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Horse Fly
This article describes horse flies, including the kinds of diseases they can carry and how to control them.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Kurt Wuthrich
A brief explanation of the work in nuclear magnetic resonance which earned Kurt Wuthrich the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2002.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Bartolomeu Dias
Bartolomeu Dias, Dias also spelled Diaz (born c. 1450-died May 29, 1500, at sea, near Cape of Good Hope), Portuguese navigator and explorer who led the first European expedition to round the Cape of Good Hope (1488), opening the sea...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Epaminondas
Biography of Theban military leader Epaminondas, who was responsible for destroying the power of Sparta as one of the major city-states in 4th century Greece.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Short Track Speed Skating
Here is a concise article on short track speed skating which includes great illustrations of the short track (it shows how it differs from the long track), the "glide stride" used by skaters, and the skates worn by competitors. Watch a...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Salt Lake City
A brief description of the history of Salt Lake City. Includes a brief paragraph about the settlement of the Mormons in 1847. For the full article, get a free trial!
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Walker Evans
This article explores the early life and work of Walker Evans. Images, related articles, and web links are included.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Lucy Hobbs Taylor
Read a brief depiction about the life and work of the first woman dentist, Lucy Hobbs Taylor.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Russia Sports and Recreation
An article about popular sports and recreation in Russia. Includes information on some of the most famous Russian athletes and chess champions.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Luther v. Borden
In the spring of 1842, Rhode Island had two governors and two legislatures. One government was committed to retaining the old colonial charter, which severely limited voting rights, as the state's constitution. The other government, led...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Missouri River
This entry provides a description of the physical features, the location, and the history of the Missouri River.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Ruby Dee
Biographical resource for information on Rubie Dee, actor and activist.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Ossie Davis
Biographical resource for information on Ossie Davis, actor, director, activist.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Simone De Beauvoir
A short, but comprehensive bio and picture of de Beauvoir.